Solidago simplex

Solidago simplex Kunth

Mt. Albert goldenrod, Narrow Goldenrod

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Generally several stems in a clump with largest leaves at base and many small yellow flower heads in a narrow long cluster.

This species can be found in a wide range of habitats and is variable. Although it occurs well into the mountains, in alpine regions it is replaced by Alpine Goldenrod (S. multiradiata), which is similar but with bristly hairs on the edges of its leaf stalks.